Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Beverly Hills, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. Hours/Days: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm As a full time Physical Therapist in Acute Therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist in performing evaluations, demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies & Complete discharge planning for patients. The Physical Therapist in our acute therapy will assist in evaluating and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. Provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree; Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current physical therapist license issued by the licensing board of California
• BLS by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• 1 year experience as a practicing Physical Therapist in a acute setting that has experience performing evaluations, designing and implementing treatment plans, and providing education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Experience with assessment and intervention techniques in a medical physical disabilities setting.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Doctorate Degree; Completion of formal physical therapy education and training from an accredited institution required for license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing evaluations
• Demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies
• Complete discharge planning for patients
• Evaluating and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician
• Provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics
• Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level